Establishing his eponymous label in 1986, Dries Van Noten was a member of the Antwerp Six collective, an avant-garde collective credited for putting Belgian designers on the map in the '80s. The third generation to tailor in his family, Van Noten is known for immaculate craftsmanship with a dynamic yet balanced approach to design.
After making his foray into luxury fashion, the label quickly earned a reputation as a master colourist, with familiar designs that are elevated by subtly rendered graphic elements such as dark florals and geometric motifs. Not forgetting its innately wearable aesthetic, the label continues its deft pairing of streetwear tropes and couture tailoring.
Wardrobe staples but expertly made, think oversized hoodies and cosy crew neck jumpers alongside well-placed drapes and folds that pay homage to its groundings in avant-garde couture. Shirts are spun from the finest of cottons, ensuring you look great, whilst feeling it also. Pair it with a thoughtfully designed necklace and your outfit will be completed in style.
Balancing luxuriousness and a pragmatic concern with integrity, Dries Van Noten continues to redefine the elements of high-fashion menswear. With a new direction on the horizon, Van Noten announced he will be leaving his namesake label after the Paris fashion week menswear show in June 2024.